“Every year for Carnival time, we make a new suit.”
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New documentary, live talk & lots of king cake – A New Orleans icon takes the stage
by KatemArthur Hardy’s name is synonymous with New Orleans Mardi Gras. The man who literally wrote the book on Carnival marks …
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New Orleans turns a canceled Mardi Gras into a cultural time capsule
by KatemWhen Mardi Gras was canceled during COVID-19, New Orleanians adapted, created and celebrated anyway. That story is captured in “The …
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Remembering Hurricane Katrina
As New Orleans commemorates the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the Historic New Orleans Collection archives are a rich resource …
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‘The Trail They Blazed’: First-hand stories of resistance and persistence
The Historic New Orleans Collection’s newest exhibition, The Trail They Blazed, presents stories of social and racial justice straight from …
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Delight & Distraction: Material Culture of Southern Amusement
by KatemStep right up to the fascinating world of southern pastimes and play!
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Honoring New Orleans’ architectural treasures: MidMod home tour returns
by KatemThere’s no place like home – or New Orleans.
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Historic discovery: America’s first pope has Creole ancestry in NOLA
by KatemRobert Francis Prevost has been making headlines since being announced as the first American pope, but did you know he …
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‘Good Morning America’ broadcasts live from the Historic New Orleans Collection
On the Monday following the Super Bowl, “Good Morning America” brought national attention to the Historic New Orleans Collection by …
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Antique Heart Pine is a 300-year-old lumber used heavily in construction prior to the 1920s.
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